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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.93, 680.20 and 271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.93, 680.20 and 271.87 is: 375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.93 : 680.20 = 271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.93/680.20 = 271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.93x = 680.20 × 271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.93x = 184,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,926.14/492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.16

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