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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.17, 679.11 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.17, 679.11 and 282.32 is: 389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.17 : 679.11 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.17/679.11 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.17x = 679.11 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.17x = 191,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,722.94/492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.55

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