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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.34, 678.02 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.34, 678.02 and 270.26 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.34 : 678.02 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.34/678.02 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.34x = 678.02 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.34x = 183,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,238.97/491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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