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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.80, 680.08 and 271.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.80, 680.08 and 271.74 is: 375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.80 : 680.08 = 271.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.80/680.08 = 271.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.80x = 680.08 × 271.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.80x = 184,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,804.94/492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.01

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