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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.73, 675.84 and 268.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.73, 675.84 and 268.69 is: 370.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.73 : 675.84 = 268.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.73/675.84 = 268.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.73x = 675.84 × 268.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.73x = 181,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,591.45/489.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.80

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