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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.58, 677.00 and 269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.58, 677.00 and 269.54 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.58 : 677.00 = 269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.58/677.00 = 269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.58x = 677.00 × 269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.58x = 182,473.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,473.85/490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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