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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.28, 676.58 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.28, 676.58 and 269.22 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.28 : 676.58 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.28/676.58 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.28x = 676.58 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.28x = 182,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,148.87/490.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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