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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.33, 678.04 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.33, 678.04 and 270.27 is: 372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.33 : 678.04 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.33/678.04 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.33x = 678.04 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.33x = 183,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,253.20/491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.97

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