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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.59, 679.82 and 271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.59, 679.82 and 271.55 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.59 : 679.82 = 271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.59/679.82 = 271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.59x = 679.82 × 271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.59x = 184,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,600.36/492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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