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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.37, 675.30 and 268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.37, 675.30 and 268.31 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.37 : 675.30 = 268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.37/675.30 = 268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.37x = 675.30 × 268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.37x = 181,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,189.74/489.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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