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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.12, 676.39 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.12, 676.39 and 269.10 is: 371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.12 : 676.39 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.12/676.39 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.12x = 676.39 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.12x = 182,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,013.84/490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.36

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