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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.27, 680.73 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.27, 680.73 and 272.25 is: 375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.27 : 680.73 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.27/680.73 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.27x = 680.73 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.27x = 185,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,328.74/493.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.71

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