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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.81, 678.71 and 270.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.81, 678.71 and 270.77 is: 373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.81 : 678.71 = 270.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.81/678.71 = 270.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.81x = 678.71 × 270.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.81x = 183,771.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,771.59/491.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.66

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