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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.85, 676.01 and 268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.85, 676.01 and 268.81 is: 370.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.85 : 676.01 = 268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.85/676.01 = 268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.85x = 676.01 × 268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.85x = 181,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,718.25/489.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.97

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