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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 679.74 and 282.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 679.74 and 282.75 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 679.74 = 282.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/679.74 = 282.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 679.74 × 282.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 192,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,196.49/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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