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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 677.16 and 373.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 677.16 and 373.20 is: 514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 677.16 = 373.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/677.16 = 373.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 677.16 × 373.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 252,716.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,716.11/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.78

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