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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.90, 676.07 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.90, 676.07 and 268.87 is: 371.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.90 : 676.07 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.90/676.07 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.90x = 676.07 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.90x = 181,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,776.84/489.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.05

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