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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.16, 679.23 and 271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.16, 679.23 and 271.16 is: 374.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.16 : 679.23 = 271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.16/679.23 = 271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.16x = 679.23 × 271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.16x = 184,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,180.01/492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.23

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