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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 677.97 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 677.97 and 366.90 is: 505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 677.97 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/677.97 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 677.97 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 248,747.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,747.19/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.95

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