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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.63, 682.64 and 370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.63, 682.64 and 370.08 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.63 : 682.64 = 370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.63/682.64 = 370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.63x = 682.64 × 370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.63x = 252,631.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,631.41/494.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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