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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.06, 687.57 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.06, 687.57 and 367.84 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.06 : 687.57 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.06/687.57 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.06x = 687.57 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.06x = 252,912.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,912.31/499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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