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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.35, 676.68 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.35, 676.68 and 269.30 is: 371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.35 : 676.68 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.35/676.68 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.35x = 676.68 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.35x = 182,229.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,229.46/490.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.63

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