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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.22, 675.09 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.22, 675.09 and 268.18 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.22 : 675.09 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.22/675.09 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.22x = 675.09 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.22x = 181,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,045.64/489.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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