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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.07, 676.29 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.07, 676.29 and 266.00 is: 367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.07 : 676.29 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.07/676.29 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.07x = 676.29 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.07x = 179,894.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,894.97/490.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.08

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