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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.35, 679.42 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.35, 679.42 and 271.26 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.35 : 679.42 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.35/679.42 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.35x = 679.42 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.35x = 184,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,297.01/492.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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