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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.61, 677.00 and 269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.61, 677.00 and 269.55 is: 371.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.61 : 677.00 = 269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.61/677.00 = 269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.61x = 677.00 × 269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.61x = 182,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,486.02/490.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.96

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