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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.91, 680.35 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.91, 680.35 and 291.20 is: 401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.91 : 680.35 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.91/680.35 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.91x = 680.35 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.91x = 198,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,115.98/492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.93

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