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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.53, 681.07 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.53, 681.07 and 272.47 is: 376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.53 : 681.07 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.53/681.07 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.53x = 681.07 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.53x = 185,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,571.31/493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.01

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