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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.12, 677.72 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.12, 677.72 and 270.10 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.12 : 677.72 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.12/677.72 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.12x = 677.72 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.12x = 183,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,052.17/491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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