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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.82, 677.30 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.82, 677.30 and 269.72 is: 372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.82 : 677.30 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.82/677.30 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.82x = 677.30 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.82x = 182,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,680.01/490.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.20

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