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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.12, 677.70 and 360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.12, 677.70 and 360.20 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.12 : 677.70 = 360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.12/677.70 = 360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.12x = 677.70 × 360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.12x = 244,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,107.54/491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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