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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.77, 680.01 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.77, 680.01 and 268.70 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.77 : 680.01 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.77/680.01 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.77x = 680.01 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.77x = 182,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,715.64/492.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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