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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.47, 676.33 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.47, 676.33 and 365.93 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.47 : 676.33 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.47/676.33 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.47x = 676.33 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.47x = 247,489.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,489.74/490.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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