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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 675.95 and 365.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 675.95 and 365.65 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 675.95 = 365.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/675.95 = 365.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 675.95 × 365.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 247,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,157.60/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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