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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.22, 677.90 and 270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.22, 677.90 and 270.17 is: 372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.22 : 677.90 = 270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.22/677.90 = 270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.22x = 677.90 × 270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.22x = 183,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,148.07/491.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.84

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