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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.37, 676.71 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.37, 676.71 and 269.32 is: 371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.37 : 676.71 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.37/676.71 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.37x = 676.71 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.37x = 182,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,249.85/490.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.66

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