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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 682.43 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 682.43 and 363.69 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 682.43 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/682.43 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 682.43 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 248,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,191.15/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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