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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.12, 674.97 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.12, 674.97 and 268.06 is: 369.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.12 : 674.97 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.12/674.97 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.12x = 674.97 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.12x = 180,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,932.93/489.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.92

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