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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.55, 679.72 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.55, 679.72 and 271.52 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.55 : 679.72 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.55/679.72 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.55x = 679.72 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.55x = 184,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,556.22/492.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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