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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.86, 680.16 and 271.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.86, 680.16 and 271.81 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.86 : 680.16 = 271.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.86/680.16 = 271.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.86x = 680.16 × 271.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.86x = 184,874.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,874.29/492.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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