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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.55, 675.56 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.55, 675.56 and 268.50 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.55 : 675.56 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.55/675.56 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.55x = 675.56 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.55x = 181,386.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,386.00/489.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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