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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.31, 679.38 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.31, 679.38 and 271.27 is: 374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.31 : 679.38 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.31/679.38 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.31x = 679.38 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.31x = 184,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,295.41/492.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.35

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