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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 677.71 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 677.71 and 270.05 is: 372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 677.71 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/677.71 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 677.71 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 183,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,012.53/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.66

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