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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.59, 676.22 and 380.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.59, 676.22 and 380.03 is: 523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.59 : 676.22 = 380.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.59/676.22 = 380.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.59x = 676.22 × 380.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.59x = 256,978.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,978.61/490.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.82

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