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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.21, 679.34 and 295.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.21, 679.34 and 295.79 is: 408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.21 : 679.34 = 295.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.21/679.34 = 295.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.21x = 679.34 × 295.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.21x = 200,939.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,939.32/492.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.24

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