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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.52, 679.56 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.52, 679.56 and 296.08 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.52 : 679.56 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.52/679.56 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.52x = 679.56 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.52x = 201,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,204.12/492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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