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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.78, 678.67 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.78, 678.67 and 270.75 is: 373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.78 : 678.67 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.78/678.67 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.78x = 678.67 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.78x = 183,749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,749.90/491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.64

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