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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 678.44 and 270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 678.44 and 270.55 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 678.44 = 270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/678.44 = 270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 678.44 × 270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 183,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,553.28/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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