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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.32, 675.72 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.32, 675.72 and 352.08 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.32 : 675.72 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.32/675.72 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.32x = 675.72 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.32x = 237,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,907.50/490.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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