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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.03, 675.48 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.03, 675.48 and 365.50 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.03 : 675.48 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.03/675.48 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.03x = 675.48 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.03x = 246,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,887.94/490.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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