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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 677.97 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 677.97 and 281.48 is: 388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 677.97 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/677.97 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 677.97 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 190,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,835.00/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.38

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