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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.34, 678.09 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.34, 678.09 and 270.30 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.34 : 678.09 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.34/678.09 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.34x = 678.09 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.34x = 183,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,287.73/491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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