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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.25, 677.90 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.25, 677.90 and 270.16 is: 372.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.25 : 677.90 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.25/677.90 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.25x = 677.90 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.25x = 183,136.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,136.72/491.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.80

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