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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 681.08 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 681.08 and 272.49 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 681.08 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/681.08 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 681.08 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 185,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,586.13/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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