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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.27, 679.30 and 271.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.27, 679.30 and 271.21 is: 374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.27 : 679.30 = 271.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.27/679.30 = 271.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.27x = 679.30 × 271.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.27x = 184,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,232.95/492.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.25

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