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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.53, 677.16 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.53, 677.16 and 372.54 is: 514.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.53 : 677.16 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.53/677.16 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.53x = 677.16 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.53x = 252,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,269.19/490.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.28

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