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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.52, 679.64 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.52, 679.64 and 285.52 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.52 : 679.64 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.52/679.64 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.52x = 679.64 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.52x = 194,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,050.81/492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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