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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.35, 681.62 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.35, 681.62 and 369.97 is: 510.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.35 : 681.62 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.35/681.62 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.35x = 681.62 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.35x = 252,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,175.40/494.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.11

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