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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.10, 679.02 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.10, 679.02 and 282.26 is: 389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.10 : 679.02 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.10/679.02 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.10x = 679.02 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.10x = 191,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,658.91/492.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.47

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