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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 676.65 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 676.65 and 269.28 is: 371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 676.65 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/676.65 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 676.65 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 182,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,208.31/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.60

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