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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 680.73 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 680.73 and 272.24 is: 375.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 680.73 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/680.73 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 680.73 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 185,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,321.94/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.69

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