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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 678.68 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 678.68 and 270.73 is: 373.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 678.68 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/678.68 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 678.68 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 183,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,738.02/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.58

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