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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.32, 676.80 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.32, 676.80 and 392.04 is: 541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.32 : 676.80 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.32/676.80 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.32x = 676.80 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.32x = 265,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,332.67/490.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.14

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