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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.29, 676.62 and 269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.29, 676.62 and 269.25 is: 371.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.29 : 676.62 = 269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.29/676.62 = 269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.29x = 676.62 × 269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.29x = 182,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,179.94/490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.58

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