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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.44, 679.51 and 271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.44, 679.51 and 271.34 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.44 : 679.51 = 271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.44/679.51 = 271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.44x = 679.51 × 271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.44x = 184,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,380.12/492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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