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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.54, 681.09 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.54, 681.09 and 272.50 is: 376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.54 : 681.09 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.54/681.09 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.54x = 681.09 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.54x = 185,597.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,597.03/493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.05

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