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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 677.79 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 677.79 and 270.12 is: 372.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 677.79 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/677.79 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 677.79 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 183,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,084.63/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.76

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