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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 680.56 and 272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 680.56 and 272.10 is: 375.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 680.56 = 272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/680.56 = 272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 680.56 × 272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 185,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,179.02/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.50

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