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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.03, 677.61 and 269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.03, 677.61 and 269.99 is: 372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.03 : 677.61 = 269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.03/677.61 = 269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.03x = 677.61 × 269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.03x = 182,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,947.92/491.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.58

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