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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.93, 677.49 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.93, 677.49 and 269.88 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.93 : 677.49 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.93/677.49 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.93x = 677.49 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.93x = 182,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,841.00/490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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