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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.97, 680.26 and 271.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.97, 680.26 and 271.84 is: 375.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.97 : 680.26 = 271.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.97/680.26 = 271.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.97x = 680.26 × 271.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.97x = 184,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,921.88/492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.12

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