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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.57, 681.07 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.57, 681.07 and 272.50 is: 376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.57 : 681.07 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.57/681.07 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.57x = 681.07 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.57x = 185,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,591.58/493.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.02

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