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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.17, 679.01 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.17, 679.01 and 282.23 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.17 : 679.01 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.17/679.01 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.17x = 679.01 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.17x = 191,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,637.28/492.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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