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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.32, 679.28 and 285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.32, 679.28 and 285.28 is: 393.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.32 : 679.28 = 285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.32/679.28 = 285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.32x = 679.28 × 285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.32x = 193,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,785.00/492.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.62

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