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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.17, 680.55 and 272.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.17, 680.55 and 272.11 is: 375.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.17 : 680.55 = 272.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.17/680.55 = 272.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.17x = 680.55 × 272.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.17x = 185,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,179.70/493.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.49

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