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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.62, 677.05 and 269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.62, 677.05 and 269.57 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.62 : 677.05 = 269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.62/677.05 = 269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.62x = 677.05 × 269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.62x = 182,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,508.98/490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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