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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.25, 680.63 and 272.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.25, 680.63 and 272.21 is: 375.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.25 : 680.63 = 272.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.25/680.63 = 272.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.25x = 680.63 × 272.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.25x = 185,269.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,269.53/493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.61

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