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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.64, 677.01 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.64, 677.01 and 269.60 is: 372.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.64 : 677.01 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.64/677.01 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.64x = 677.01 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.64x = 182,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,521.90/490.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.01

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