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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.17, 676.44 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.17, 676.44 and 269.13 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.17 : 676.44 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.17/676.44 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.17x = 676.44 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.17x = 182,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,050.30/490.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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