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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.62, 678.44 and 373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.62, 678.44 and 373.70 is: 515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.62 : 678.44 = 373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.62/678.44 = 373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.62x = 678.44 × 373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.62x = 253,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,530.40/491.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.70

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