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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.91, 678.84 and 267.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.91, 678.84 and 267.86 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.91 : 678.84 = 267.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.91/678.84 = 267.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.91x = 678.84 × 267.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.91x = 181,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,830.69/491.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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