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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.28, 679.38 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.28, 679.38 and 271.23 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.28 : 679.38 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.28/679.38 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.28x = 679.38 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.28x = 184,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,271.04/492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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