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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.30, 679.35 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.30, 679.35 and 282.51 is: 389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.30 : 679.35 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.30/679.35 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.30x = 679.35 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.30x = 191,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,923.17/492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.85

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