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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.90, 680.16 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.90, 680.16 and 271.86 is: 375.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.90 : 680.16 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.90/680.16 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.90x = 680.16 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.90x = 184,908.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,908.30/492.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.14

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