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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 677.50 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 677.50 and 269.88 is: 372.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 677.50 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/677.50 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 677.50 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 182,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,843.70/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.45

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