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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 676.37 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 676.37 and 280.28 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 676.37 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/676.37 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 676.37 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 189,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,575.38/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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