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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.51, 679.68 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.51, 679.68 and 271.48 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.51 : 679.68 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.51/679.68 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.51x = 679.68 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.51x = 184,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,516.13/492.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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