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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.43, 680.94 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.43, 680.94 and 272.39 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.43 : 680.94 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.43/680.94 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.43x = 680.94 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.43x = 185,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,477.84/493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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