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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.87, 677.40 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.87, 677.40 and 269.82 is: 372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.87 : 677.40 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.87/677.40 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.87x = 677.40 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.87x = 182,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,771.33/490.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.35

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