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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.64, 681.22 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.64, 681.22 and 272.58 is: 376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.64 : 681.22 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.64/681.22 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.64x = 681.22 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.64x = 185,686.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,686.95/493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.16

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