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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.77, 677.23 and 269.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.77, 677.23 and 269.69 is: 372.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.77 : 677.23 = 269.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.77/677.23 = 269.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.77x = 677.23 × 269.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.77x = 182,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,638.10/490.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.15

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