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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.26, 676.56 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.26, 676.56 and 269.22 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.26 : 676.56 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.26/676.56 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.26x = 676.56 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.26x = 182,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,143.48/490.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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