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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.93, 679.80 and 382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.93, 679.80 and 382.35 is: 527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.93 : 679.80 = 382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.93/679.80 = 382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.93x = 679.80 × 382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.93x = 259,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,921.53/492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.30

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