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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.80, 680.28 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.80, 680.28 and 374.79 is: 517.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.80 : 680.28 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.80/680.28 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.80x = 680.28 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.80x = 254,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,962.14/492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.38

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