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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.59, 677.16 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.59, 677.16 and 392.31 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.59 : 677.16 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.59/677.16 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.59x = 677.16 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.59x = 265,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,656.64/490.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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