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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 679.22 and 271.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 679.22 and 271.15 is: 374.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 679.22 = 271.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/679.22 = 271.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 679.22 × 271.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 184,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,170.50/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.18

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