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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 679.72 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 679.72 and 271.54 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 679.72 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/679.72 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 679.72 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 184,571.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,571.17/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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