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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.89, 680.19 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.89, 680.19 and 271.84 is: 375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.89 : 680.19 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.89/680.19 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.89x = 680.19 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.89x = 184,898.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,898.09/492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.13

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