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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 678.61 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 678.61 and 270.74 is: 373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 678.61 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/678.61 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 678.61 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 183,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,722.12/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.60

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