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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.38, 675.31 and 268.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.38, 675.31 and 268.29 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.38 : 675.31 = 268.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.38/675.31 = 268.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.38x = 675.31 × 268.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.38x = 181,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,174.20/489.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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