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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 679.26 and 282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 679.26 and 282.37 is: 389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 679.26 = 282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/679.26 = 282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 679.26 × 282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 191,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,804.16/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.71

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