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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.63, 677.08 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.63, 677.08 and 269.58 is: 372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.63 : 677.08 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.63/677.08 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.63x = 677.08 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.63x = 182,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,527.23/490.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.03

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