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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.36, 679.47 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.36, 679.47 and 271.33 is: 374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.36 : 679.47 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.36/679.47 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.36x = 679.47 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.36x = 184,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,355.84/492.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.43

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