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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.37, 680.90 and 272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.37, 680.90 and 272.37 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.37 : 680.90 = 272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.37/680.90 = 272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.37x = 680.90 × 272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.37x = 185,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,455.37/493.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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