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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.59, 675.65 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.59, 675.65 and 268.52 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.59 : 675.65 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.59/675.65 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.59x = 675.65 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.59x = 181,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,427.90/489.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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