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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.73, 677.16 and 269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.73, 677.16 and 269.64 is: 372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.73 : 677.16 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.73/677.16 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.73x = 677.16 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.73x = 182,589.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,589.42/490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.08

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