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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.95, 679.55 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.95, 679.55 and 387.84 is: 534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.95 : 679.55 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.95/679.55 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.95x = 679.55 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.95x = 263,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,556.92/492.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.65

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