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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.14, 679.11 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.14, 679.11 and 295.76 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.14 : 679.11 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.14/679.11 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.14x = 679.11 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.14x = 200,853.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,853.57/492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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