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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.92, 687.20 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.92, 687.20 and 366.72 is: 506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.92 : 687.20 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.92/687.20 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.92x = 687.20 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.92x = 252,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,009.98/497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.13

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