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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.50, 675.48 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.50, 675.48 and 268.41 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.50 : 675.48 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.50/675.48 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.50x = 675.48 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.50x = 181,305.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,305.59/489.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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