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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.56, 679.56 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.56, 679.56 and 296 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.56 : 679.56 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.56/679.56 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.56x = 679.56 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.56x = 201,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,149.76/492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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