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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.51, 681.04 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.51, 681.04 and 272.46 is: 375.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.51 : 681.04 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.51/681.04 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.51x = 681.04 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.51x = 185,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,555.48/493.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.99

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