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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 676.45 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 676.45 and 269.13 is: 371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 676.45 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/676.45 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 676.45 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 182,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,055.86/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.40

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