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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.30, 678.21 and 373.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.30, 678.21 and 373.29 is: 515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.30 : 678.21 = 373.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.30/678.21 = 373.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.30x = 678.21 × 373.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.30x = 253,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,168.88/491.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.31

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