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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.80, 680.05 and 271.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.80, 680.05 and 271.73 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.80 : 680.05 = 271.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.80/680.05 = 271.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.80x = 680.05 × 271.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.80x = 184,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,789.99/492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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