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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.87, 684.32 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.87, 684.32 and 271.80 is: 375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.87 : 684.32 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.87/684.32 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.87x = 684.32 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.87x = 185,996.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,996.82/495.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.09

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