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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 677.66 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 677.66 and 373.38 is: 514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 677.66 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/677.66 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 677.66 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 253,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,023.44/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.90

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