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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.88, 676.50 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.88, 676.50 and 366.32 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.88 : 676.50 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.88/676.50 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.88x = 676.50 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.88x = 247,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,815.48/490.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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