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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 680.21 and 271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 680.21 and 271.90 is: 375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 680.21 = 271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/680.21 = 271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 680.21 × 271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 184,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,949.10/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.18

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