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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.23, 680.67 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.23, 680.67 and 272.21 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.23 : 680.67 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.23/680.67 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.23x = 680.67 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.23x = 185,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,285.18/493.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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