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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.26, 680.67 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.26, 680.67 and 272.23 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.26 : 680.67 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.26/680.67 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.26x = 680.67 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.26x = 185,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,297.09/493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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