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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.88, 682.02 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.88, 682.02 and 370.32 is: 510.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.88 : 682.02 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.88/682.02 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.88x = 682.02 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.88x = 252,565.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,565.65/494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.36

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