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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.69, 681.29 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.69, 681.29 and 272.63 is: 376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.69 : 681.29 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.69/681.29 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.69x = 681.29 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.69x = 185,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,741.46/493.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.23

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