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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.12, 676.34 and 269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.12, 676.34 and 269.03 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.12 : 676.34 = 269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.12/676.34 = 269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.12x = 676.34 × 269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.12x = 181,955.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,955.75/490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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