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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.10, 676.38 and 379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.10, 676.38 and 379.53 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.10 : 676.38 = 379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.10/676.38 = 379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.10x = 676.38 × 379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.10x = 256,707.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,707.92/490.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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