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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.69, 679.95 and 271.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.69, 679.95 and 271.66 is: 374.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.69 : 679.95 = 271.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.69/679.95 = 271.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.69x = 679.95 × 271.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.69x = 184,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,715.22/492.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.91

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