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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.25, 676.55 and 269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.25, 676.55 and 269.21 is: 371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.25 : 676.55 = 269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.25/676.55 = 269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.25x = 676.55 × 269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.25x = 182,129.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,129.30/490.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.51

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