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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.85, 677.39 and 269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.85, 677.39 and 269.81 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.85 : 677.39 = 269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.85/677.39 = 269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.85x = 677.39 × 269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.85x = 182,761.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,761.86/490.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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