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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 676.29 and 269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 676.29 and 269.03 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 676.29 = 269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/676.29 = 269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 676.29 × 269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 181,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,939.93/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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