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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.73, 679.96 and 271.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.73, 679.96 and 271.67 is: 374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.73 : 679.96 = 271.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.73/679.96 = 271.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.73x = 679.96 × 271.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.73x = 184,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,725.75/492.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.90

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