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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.24, 681.96 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.24, 681.96 and 363.44 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.24 : 681.96 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.24/681.96 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.24x = 681.96 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.24x = 247,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,851.54/494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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