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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.13, 679.17 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.13, 679.17 and 271.09 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.13 : 679.17 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.13/679.17 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.13x = 679.17 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.13x = 184,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,116.20/492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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