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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.44, 679.58 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.44, 679.58 and 271.41 is: 374.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.44 : 679.58 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.44/679.58 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.44x = 679.58 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.44x = 184,443.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,443.45/492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.55

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