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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.43, 682.44 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.43, 682.44 and 361.71 is: 499.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.43 : 682.44 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.43/682.44 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.43x = 682.44 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.43x = 246,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,845.37/494.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.25

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