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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 680.55 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 680.55 and 272.08 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 680.55 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/680.55 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 680.55 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 185,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,167.32/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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