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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.16, 676.41 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.16, 676.41 and 269.12 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.16 : 676.41 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.16/676.41 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.16x = 676.41 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.16x = 182,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,032.08/490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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