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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.49, 679.68 and 282.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.49, 679.68 and 282.74 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.49 : 679.68 = 282.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.49/679.68 = 282.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.49x = 679.68 × 282.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.49x = 192,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,172.72/492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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