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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.20, 675.07 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.20, 675.07 and 268.16 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.20 : 675.07 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.20/675.07 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.20x = 675.07 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.20x = 181,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,022.73/489.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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