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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 735.54 and 368.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 735.54 and 368.61 is: 552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 735.54 = 368.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/735.54 = 368.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 735.54 × 368.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 271,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,127.40/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.52

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