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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 676.34 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 676.34 and 365.98 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 676.34 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/676.34 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 676.34 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 247,526.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,526.91/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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