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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.30, 679.36 and 271.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.30, 679.36 and 271.25 is: 374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.30 : 679.36 = 271.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.30/679.36 = 271.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.30x = 679.36 × 271.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.30x = 184,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,272.33/492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.31

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