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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 680.29 and 387.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 680.29 and 387.85 is: 535.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 680.29 = 387.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/680.29 = 387.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 680.29 × 387.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 263,849.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,849.49/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.23

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