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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.39, 680.91 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.39, 680.91 and 272.36 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.39 : 680.91 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.39/680.91 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.39x = 680.91 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.39x = 185,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,453.33/493.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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