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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.44, 680.90 and 272.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.44, 680.90 and 272.39 is: 375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.44 : 680.90 = 272.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.44/680.90 = 272.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.44x = 680.90 × 272.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.44x = 185,465.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,465.58/493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.86

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