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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.27, 679.29 and 271.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.27, 679.29 and 271.19 is: 374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.27 : 679.29 = 271.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.27/679.29 = 271.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.27x = 679.29 × 271.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.27x = 184,213.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,213.26/492.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.21

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