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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.43, 676.75 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.43, 676.75 and 269.32 is: 371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.43 : 676.75 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.43/676.75 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.43x = 676.75 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.43x = 182,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,262.86/490.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.64

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