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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 680.79 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 680.79 and 272.26 is: 375.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 680.79 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/680.79 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 680.79 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 185,347.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,347.12/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.74

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