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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 677.11 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 677.11 and 269.61 is: 372.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 677.11 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/677.11 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 677.11 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 182,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,555.63/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.07

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