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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.77, 680.03 and 271.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.77, 680.03 and 271.71 is: 374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.77 : 680.03 = 271.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.77/680.03 = 271.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.77x = 680.03 × 271.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.77x = 184,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,769.59/492.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.96

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