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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.39, 675.67 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.39, 675.67 and 366 is: 504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.39 : 675.67 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.39/675.67 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.39x = 675.67 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.39x = 247,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,295.22/490.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.28

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