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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.18, 676.44 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.18, 676.44 and 269.12 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.18 : 676.44 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.18/676.44 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.18x = 676.44 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.18x = 182,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,043.53/490.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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