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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 680.76 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 680.76 and 272.27 is: 375.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 680.76 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/680.76 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 680.76 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 185,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,347.12/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.75

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