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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.72, 675.80 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.72, 675.80 and 268.70 is: 370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.72 : 675.80 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.72/675.80 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.72x = 675.80 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.72x = 181,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,587.46/489.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.80

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