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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.22, 679.26 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.22, 679.26 and 271.17 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.22 : 679.26 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.22/679.26 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.22x = 679.26 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.22x = 184,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,197.10/492.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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