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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 677.64 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 677.64 and 281.36 is: 388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 677.64 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/677.64 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 677.64 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 190,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,660.79/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.18

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