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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.71, 679.93 and 271.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.71, 679.93 and 271.65 is: 374.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.71 : 679.93 = 271.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.71/679.93 = 271.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.71x = 679.93 × 271.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.71x = 184,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,702.98/492.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.88

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