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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 676.96 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 676.96 and 374.24 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 676.96 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/676.96 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 676.96 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 253,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,345.51/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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