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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.79, 680.04 and 271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.79, 680.04 and 271.75 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.79 : 680.04 = 271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.79/680.04 = 271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.79x = 680.04 × 271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.79x = 184,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,800.87/492.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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