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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.75, 678.55 and 270.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.75, 678.55 and 270.67 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.75 : 678.55 = 270.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.75/678.55 = 270.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.75x = 678.55 × 270.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.75x = 183,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,659.06/491.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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