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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.53, 675.56 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.53, 675.56 and 268.52 is: 370.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.53 : 675.56 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.53/675.56 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.53x = 675.56 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.53x = 181,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,398.66/489.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.55

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