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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.09, 679.05 and 271.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.09, 679.05 and 271.03 is: 374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.09 : 679.05 = 271.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.09/679.05 = 271.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.09x = 679.05 × 271.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.09x = 184,042.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,042.92/492.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.00

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