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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 678.99 and 270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 678.99 and 270.97 is: 373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 678.99 = 270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/678.99 = 270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 678.99 × 270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 183,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,981.17/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.93

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