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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.57, 676.95 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.57, 676.95 and 269.50 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.57 : 676.95 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.57/676.95 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.57x = 676.95 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.57x = 182,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,438.03/490.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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