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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.39, 678.15 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.39, 678.15 and 270.34 is: 373.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.39 : 678.15 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.39/678.15 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.39x = 678.15 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.39x = 183,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,331.07/491.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.09

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