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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.98, 680.31 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.98, 680.31 and 271.92 is: 375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.98 : 680.31 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.98/680.31 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.98x = 680.31 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.98x = 184,989.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,989.90/492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.25

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