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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.22, 680.61 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.22, 680.61 and 272.18 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.22 : 680.61 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.22/680.61 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.22x = 680.61 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.22x = 185,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,248.43/493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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