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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.62, 678.40 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.62, 678.40 and 270.57 is: 373.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.62 : 678.40 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.62/678.40 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.62x = 678.40 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.62x = 183,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,554.69/491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.37

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