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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.63, 679.80 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.63, 679.80 and 271.58 is: 374.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.63 : 679.80 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.63/679.80 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.63x = 679.80 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.63x = 184,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,620.43/492.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.76

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