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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.05, 680.41 and 272.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.05, 680.41 and 272.01 is: 375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.05 : 680.41 = 272.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.05/680.41 = 272.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.05x = 680.41 × 272.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.05x = 185,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,078.32/493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.37

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