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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 676.27 and 268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 676.27 and 268.99 is: 371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 676.27 = 268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/676.27 = 268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 676.27 × 268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 181,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,910.21/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.21

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