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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.62, 681.14 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.62, 681.14 and 272.54 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.62 : 681.14 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.62/681.14 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.62x = 681.14 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.62x = 185,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,637.90/493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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