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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.35, 682.22 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.35, 682.22 and 369.79 is: 510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.35 : 682.22 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.35/682.22 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.35x = 682.22 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.35x = 252,278.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,278.13/494.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.32

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