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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 680.86 and 272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 680.86 and 272.33 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 680.86 = 272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/680.86 = 272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 680.86 × 272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 185,413.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,413.84/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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