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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.36, 680.82 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.36, 680.82 and 272.32 is: 375.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.36 : 680.82 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.36/680.82 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.36x = 680.82 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.36x = 185,399.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,399.71/493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.79

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