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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.59, 678.41 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.59, 678.41 and 270.53 is: 373.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.59 : 678.41 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.59/678.41 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.59x = 678.41 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.59x = 183,530.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,530.26/491.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.34

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