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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.09, 677.07 and 373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.09, 677.07 and 373.19 is: 514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.09 : 677.07 = 373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.09/677.07 = 373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.09x = 677.07 × 373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.09x = 252,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,672.37/491.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.52

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