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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.71, 675.79 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.71, 675.79 and 268.66 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.71 : 675.79 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.71/675.79 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.71x = 675.79 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.71x = 181,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,555.38/489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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