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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 679.73 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 679.73 and 271.51 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 679.73 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/679.73 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 679.73 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 184,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,553.49/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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