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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.33, 678 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.33, 678 and 292.16 is: 403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.33 : 678 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.33/678 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.33x = 678 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.33x = 198,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,084.48/491.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.16

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