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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.13, 676.44 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.13, 676.44 and 269.10 is: 371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.13 : 676.44 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.13/676.44 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.13x = 676.44 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.13x = 182,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,028.66/490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.39

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