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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.34, 679.54 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.34, 679.54 and 296 is: 408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.34 : 679.54 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.34/679.54 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.34x = 679.54 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.34x = 201,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,143.84/492.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.55

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