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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.59, 679.73 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.59, 679.73 and 271.53 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.59 : 679.73 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.59/679.73 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.59x = 679.73 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.59x = 184,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,565.73/492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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