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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.24, 675.16 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.24, 675.16 and 268.19 is: 370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.24 : 675.16 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.24/675.16 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.24x = 675.16 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.24x = 181,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,068.50/489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.10

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