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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.11, 676.35 and 269.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.11, 676.35 and 269.05 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.11 : 676.35 = 269.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.11/676.35 = 269.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.11x = 676.35 × 269.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.11x = 181,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,971.97/490.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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