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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.37, 676.74 and 269.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.37, 676.74 and 269.35 is: 371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.37 : 676.74 = 269.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.37/676.74 = 269.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.37x = 676.74 × 269.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.37x = 182,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,275.86/490.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.71

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