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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.65, 681.28 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.65, 681.28 and 272.63 is: 376.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.65 : 681.28 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.65/681.28 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.65x = 681.28 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.65x = 185,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,738.39/493.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.26

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