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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.01, 676.83 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.01, 676.83 and 366.48 is: 505.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.01 : 676.83 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.01/676.83 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.01x = 676.83 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.01x = 248,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,044.66/491.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.17

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