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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 678.27 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 678.27 and 270.46 is: 373.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 678.27 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/678.27 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 678.27 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 183,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,441.86/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.22

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