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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.38, 677.54 and 366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.38, 677.54 and 366.64 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.38 : 677.54 = 366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.38/677.54 = 366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.38x = 677.54 × 366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.38x = 248,409.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,409.74/491.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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