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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 681.05 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 681.05 and 272.47 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 681.05 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/681.05 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 681.05 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 185,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,567.23/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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