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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.49, 676.92 and 269.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.49, 676.92 and 269.49 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.49 : 676.92 = 269.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.49/676.92 = 269.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.49x = 676.92 × 269.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.49x = 182,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,421.01/490.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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