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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.83, 675.96 and 268.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.83, 675.96 and 268.78 is: 370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.83 : 675.96 = 268.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.83/675.96 = 268.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.83x = 675.96 × 268.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.83x = 181,683.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,683.18/489.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.91

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