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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.75, 677.25 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.75, 677.25 and 269.69 is: 372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.75 : 677.25 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.75/677.25 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.75x = 677.25 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.75x = 182,648.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,648.55/490.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.19

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