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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 679 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 679 and 285.04 is: 393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 679 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/679 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 679 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 193,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,542.16/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.38

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