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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.32, 680.80 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.32, 680.80 and 272.30 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.32 : 680.80 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.32/680.80 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.32x = 680.80 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.32x = 185,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,381.84/493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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