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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.42, 675.39 and 268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.42, 675.39 and 268.37 is: 370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.42 : 675.39 = 268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.42/675.39 = 268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.42x = 675.39 × 268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.42x = 181,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,253.31/489.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.35

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