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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.30, 676.60 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.30, 676.60 and 269.23 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.30 : 676.60 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.30/676.60 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.30x = 676.60 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.30x = 182,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,163.34/490.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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