Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.04, 679 and 271
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 492.04, 679 and 271 is: 373.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492.04 : 679 = 271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492.04/679 = 271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492.04x = 679 × 271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492.04x = 184,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,009/492.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373.97
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