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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.99, 678.93 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.99, 678.93 and 270.93 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.99 : 678.93 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.99/678.93 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.99x = 678.93 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.99x = 183,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,942.50/491.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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