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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.49, 680.99 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.49, 680.99 and 272.43 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.49 : 680.99 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.49/680.99 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.49x = 680.99 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.49x = 185,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,522.11/493.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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