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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.76, 679.98 and 282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.76, 679.98 and 282.98 is: 390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.76 : 679.98 = 282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.76/679.98 = 282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.76x = 679.98 × 282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.76x = 192,420.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,420.74/492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.50

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