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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.22, 680.62 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.22, 680.62 and 272.16 is: 375.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.22 : 680.62 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.22/680.62 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.22x = 680.62 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.22x = 185,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,237.54/493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.57

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