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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.50, 679.56 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.50, 679.56 and 296.06 is: 408.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.50 : 679.56 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.50/679.56 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.50x = 679.56 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.50x = 201,190.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,190.53/492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.51

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