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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.83, 735.62 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.83, 735.62 and 351.27 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.83 : 735.62 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.83/735.62 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.83x = 735.62 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.83x = 258,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,399.48/490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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