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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.03, 678.97 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.03, 678.97 and 282.20 is: 389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.03 : 678.97 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.03/678.97 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.03x = 678.97 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.03x = 191,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,601.23/492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.41

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