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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.40, 675.32 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.40, 675.32 and 268.32 is: 370.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.40 : 675.32 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.40/675.32 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.40x = 675.32 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.40x = 181,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,201.86/489.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.25

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