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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 676.71 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 676.71 and 366.24 is: 505.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 676.71 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/676.71 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 676.71 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 247,838.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,838.27/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.06

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