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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.62, 679.65 and 282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.62, 679.65 and 282.73 is: 390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.62 : 679.65 = 282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.62/679.65 = 282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.62x = 679.65 × 282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.62x = 192,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,157.44/492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.07

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