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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.32, 680.74 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.32, 680.74 and 272.22 is: 375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.32 : 680.74 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.32/680.74 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.32x = 680.74 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.32x = 185,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,311.04/493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.64

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