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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.77, 678.64 and 270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.77, 678.64 and 270.71 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.77 : 678.64 = 270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.77/678.64 = 270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.77x = 678.64 × 270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.77x = 183,714.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,714.63/491.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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