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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.75, 679.99 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.75, 679.99 and 271.69 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.75 : 679.99 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.75/679.99 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.75x = 679.99 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.75x = 184,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,747.67/492.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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