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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.72, 681.35 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.72, 681.35 and 272.66 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.72 : 681.35 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.72/681.35 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.72x = 681.35 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.72x = 185,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,772.12/493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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