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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 676.36 and 280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 676.36 and 280.33 is: 386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 676.36 = 280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/676.36 = 280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 676.36 × 280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 189,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,604.00/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.82

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