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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.85, 677.39 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.85, 677.39 and 269.82 is: 372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.85 : 677.39 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.85/677.39 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.85x = 677.39 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.85x = 182,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,772.02/490.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.36

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