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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 678.92 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 678.92 and 270.90 is: 373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 678.92 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/678.92 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 678.92 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 183,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,919.43/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.82

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