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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.55, 679.73 and 271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.55, 679.73 and 271.49 is: 374.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.55 : 679.73 = 271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.55/679.73 = 271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.55x = 679.73 × 271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.55x = 184,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,535.14/492.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.65

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