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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.34, 679.45 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.34, 679.45 and 271.28 is: 374.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.34 : 679.45 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.34/679.45 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.34x = 679.45 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.34x = 184,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,317.80/492.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.37

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