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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.64, 679.82 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.64, 679.82 and 271.60 is: 374.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.64 : 679.82 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.64/679.82 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.64x = 679.82 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.64x = 184,639.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,639.11/492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.80

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