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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 734.84 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 734.84 and 367.76 is: 551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 734.84 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/734.84 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 734.84 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 270,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,244.76/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.52

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