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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.49, 679.63 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.49, 679.63 and 271.44 is: 374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.49 : 679.63 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.49/679.63 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.49x = 679.63 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.49x = 184,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,477.26/492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.58

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