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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.66, 679.84 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.66, 679.84 and 271.60 is: 374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.66 : 679.84 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.66/679.84 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.66x = 679.84 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.66x = 184,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,644.54/492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.79

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