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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.31, 680.75 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.31, 680.75 and 272.25 is: 375.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.31 : 680.75 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.31/680.75 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.31x = 680.75 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.31x = 185,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,335.55/493.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.70

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