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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.69, 678.52 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.69, 678.52 and 267.63 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.69 : 678.52 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.69/678.52 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.69x = 678.52 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.69x = 181,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,590.10/491.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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