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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.49, 681.05 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.49, 681.05 and 272.48 is: 376.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.49 : 681.05 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.49/681.05 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.49x = 681.05 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.49x = 185,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,569.78/493.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.03

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