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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 676.79 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 676.79 and 266.36 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 676.79 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/676.79 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 676.79 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 180,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,272.14/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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