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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 677.20 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 677.20 and 366.76 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 677.20 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/677.20 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 677.20 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 248,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,369.87/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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