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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.06, 676.31 and 269.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.06, 676.31 and 269.01 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.06 : 676.31 = 269.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.06/676.31 = 269.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.06x = 676.31 × 269.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.06x = 181,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,936.52/490.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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