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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.55, 681.11 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.55, 681.11 and 272.49 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.55 : 681.11 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.55/681.11 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.55x = 681.11 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.55x = 185,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,595.66/493.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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