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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.29, 676.58 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.29, 676.58 and 266.21 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.29 : 676.58 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.29/676.58 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.29x = 676.58 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.29x = 180,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,115.49/490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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