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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.00, 677.55 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.00, 677.55 and 269.94 is: 372.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.00 : 677.55 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.00/677.55 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.00x = 677.55 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.00x = 182,897.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,897.85/491.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.50

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