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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.36, 679.36 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.36, 679.36 and 282.52 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.36 : 679.36 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.36/679.36 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.36x = 679.36 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.36x = 191,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,932.79/492.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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