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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 681.30 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 681.30 and 363.24 is: 500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 681.30 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/681.30 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 681.30 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 247,475.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,475.41/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.68

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