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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.34, 675.27 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.34, 675.27 and 268.28 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.34 : 675.27 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.34/675.27 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.34x = 675.27 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.34x = 181,161.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,161.44/489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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