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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.24, 677.91 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.24, 677.91 and 270.20 is: 372.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.24 : 677.91 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.24/677.91 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.24x = 677.91 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.24x = 183,173.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,173.99/491.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.88

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