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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 676.70 and 269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 676.70 and 269.31 is: 371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 676.70 = 269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/676.70 = 269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 676.70 × 269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 182,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,242.08/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.66

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