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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.25, 736.16 and 353.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.25, 736.16 and 353.77 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.25 : 736.16 = 353.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.25/736.16 = 353.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.25x = 736.16 × 353.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.25x = 260,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,427.71/490.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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