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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.00, 680.34 and 271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.00, 680.34 and 271.94 is: 375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.00 : 680.34 = 271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.00/680.34 = 271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.00x = 680.34 × 271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.00x = 185,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,012.00/493.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.28

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