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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 679.56 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 679.56 and 295.74 is: 408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 679.56 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/679.56 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 679.56 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 200,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,973.07/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.01

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