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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.95, 678.92 and 270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.95, 678.92 and 270.91 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.95 : 678.92 = 270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.95/678.92 = 270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.95x = 678.92 × 270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.95x = 183,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,926.73/491.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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