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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.10, 674.96 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.10, 674.96 and 268.04 is: 369.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.10 : 674.96 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.10/674.96 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.10x = 674.96 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.10x = 180,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,916.63/489.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.90

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