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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.64, 679.83 and 271.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.64, 679.83 and 271.58 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.64 : 679.83 = 271.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.64/679.83 = 271.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.64x = 679.83 × 271.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.64x = 184,627.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,627.55/492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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