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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 676.27 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 676.27 and 269 is: 371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 676.27 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/676.27 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 676.27 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 181,916.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,916.63/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.22

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