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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 676.76 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 676.76 and 360.18 is: 496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 676.76 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/676.76 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 676.76 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 243,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,753.62/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.04

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