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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.48, 681.01 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.48, 681.01 and 272.45 is: 375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.48 : 681.01 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.48/681.01 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.48x = 681.01 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.48x = 185,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,541.17/493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.99

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