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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 679.70 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 679.70 and 271.49 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 679.70 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/679.70 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 679.70 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 184,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,530.40/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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