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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.01, 677.57 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.01, 677.57 and 281.18 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.01 : 677.57 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.01/677.57 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.01x = 677.57 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.01x = 190,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,515.74/491.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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