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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.20, 734.10 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.20, 734.10 and 367.80 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.20 : 734.10 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.20/734.10 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.20x = 734.10 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.20x = 270,001.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,001.98/490.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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