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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.09, 679.08 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.09, 679.08 and 271.04 is: 374.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.09 : 679.08 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.09/679.08 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.09x = 679.08 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.09x = 184,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,054.45/492.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.03

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