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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.54, 677.49 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.54, 677.49 and 381.33 is: 526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.54 : 677.49 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.54/677.49 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.54x = 677.49 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.54x = 258,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,347.26/490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.66

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