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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.33, 677.76 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.33, 677.76 and 292.11 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.33 : 677.76 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.33/677.76 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.33x = 677.76 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.33x = 197,980.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,980.47/491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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