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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.57, 678.33 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.57, 678.33 and 270.47 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.57 : 678.33 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.57/678.33 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.57x = 678.33 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.57x = 183,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,469.61/491.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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