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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.22, 676.53 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.22, 676.53 and 269.18 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.22 : 676.53 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.22/676.53 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.22x = 676.53 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.22x = 182,108.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,108.35/490.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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