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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 679.17 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 679.17 and 271.14 is: 374.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 679.17 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/679.17 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 679.17 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 184,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,150.15/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.15

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