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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.37, 678.09 and 373.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.37, 678.09 and 373.45 is: 515.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.37 : 678.09 = 373.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.37/678.09 = 373.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.37x = 678.09 × 373.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.37x = 253,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,231.72/491.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.36

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