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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.41, 678.20 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.41, 678.20 and 270.41 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.41 : 678.20 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.41/678.20 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.41x = 678.20 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.41x = 183,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,390.03/491.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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