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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.00, 678.97 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.00, 678.97 and 270.96 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.00 : 678.97 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.00/678.97 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.00x = 678.97 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.00x = 183,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,970.49/492.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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