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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.02, 680.34 and 271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.02, 680.34 and 271.97 is: 375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.02 : 680.34 = 271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.02/680.34 = 271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.02x = 680.34 × 271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.02x = 185,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,028.67/493.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.30

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