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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.11, 676.39 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.11, 676.39 and 280.36 is: 386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.11 : 676.39 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.11/676.39 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.11x = 676.39 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.11x = 189,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,632.98/490.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.92

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