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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 677.98 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 677.98 and 270.26 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 677.98 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/677.98 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 677.98 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 183,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,230.87/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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