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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.26, 679.41 and 282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.26, 679.41 and 282.53 is: 389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.26 : 679.41 = 282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.26/679.41 = 282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.26x = 679.41 × 282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.26x = 191,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,955.41/492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.95

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