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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.21, 680.60 and 272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.21, 680.60 and 272.15 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.21 : 680.60 = 272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.21/680.60 = 272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.21x = 680.60 × 272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.21x = 185,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,225.29/493.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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