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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.18, 680.58 and 272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.18, 680.58 and 272.14 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.18 : 680.58 = 272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.18/680.58 = 272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.18x = 680.58 × 272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.18x = 185,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,211.34/493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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