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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.95, 677.52 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.95, 677.52 and 269.92 is: 372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.95 : 677.52 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.95/677.52 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.95x = 677.52 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.95x = 182,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,876.20/490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.49

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