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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.29, 679.18 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.29, 679.18 and 282.32 is: 389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.29 : 679.18 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.29/679.18 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.29x = 679.18 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.29x = 191,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,742.00/492.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.49

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