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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.15, 679.10 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.15, 679.10 and 282.34 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.15 : 679.10 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.15/679.10 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.15x = 679.10 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.15x = 191,734.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,734.30/492.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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