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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.24, 679.27 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.24, 679.27 and 271.18 is: 374.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.24 : 679.27 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.24/679.27 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.24x = 679.27 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.24x = 184,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,204.44/492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.22

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