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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.72, 681.30 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.72, 681.30 and 272.62 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.72 : 681.30 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.72/681.30 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.72x = 681.30 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.72x = 185,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,736.01/493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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