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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.55, 676.37 and 359.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.55, 676.37 and 359.33 is: 495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.55 : 676.37 = 359.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.55/676.37 = 359.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.55x = 676.37 × 359.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.55x = 243,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,038.24/490.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.44

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