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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.26, 677.95 and 270.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.26, 677.95 and 270.21 is: 372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.26 : 677.95 = 270.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.26/677.95 = 270.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.26x = 677.95 × 270.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.26x = 183,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,185.82/491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.89

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