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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.51, 678.25 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.51, 678.25 and 270.44 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.51 : 678.25 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.51/678.25 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.51x = 678.25 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.51x = 183,425.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,425.93/491.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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