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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.56, 681.14 and 272.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.56, 681.14 and 272.53 is: 376.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.56 : 681.14 = 272.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.56/681.14 = 272.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.56x = 681.14 × 272.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.56x = 185,632.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,632.62/493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.11

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