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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.68, 679.90 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.68, 679.90 and 271.64 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.68 : 679.90 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.68/679.90 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.68x = 679.90 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.68x = 184,688.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,688.04/492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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