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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.24, 680.58 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.24, 680.58 and 272.19 is: 375.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.24 : 680.58 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.24/680.58 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.24x = 680.58 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.24x = 185,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,243.11/493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.56

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