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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.42, 678.16 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.42, 678.16 and 270.37 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.42 : 678.16 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.42/678.16 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.42x = 678.16 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.42x = 183,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,354.12/491.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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