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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.54, 675.54 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.54, 675.54 and 268.49 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.54 : 675.54 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.54/675.54 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.54x = 675.54 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.54x = 181,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,375.73/489.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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