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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.15, 687.45 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.15, 687.45 and 367.93 is: 506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.15 : 687.45 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.15/687.45 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.15x = 687.45 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.15x = 252,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,933.48/499.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.73

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