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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.17, 679.16 and 271.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.17, 679.16 and 271.12 is: 374.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.17 : 679.16 = 271.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.17/679.16 = 271.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.17x = 679.16 × 271.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.17x = 184,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,130.46/492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.12

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