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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.73, 678.60 and 270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.73, 678.60 and 270.70 is: 373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.73 : 678.60 = 270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.73/678.60 = 270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.73x = 678.60 × 270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.73x = 183,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,697.02/491.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.57

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