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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.74, 681.27 and 272.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.74, 681.27 and 272.69 is: 376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.74 : 681.27 = 272.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.74/681.27 = 272.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.74x = 681.27 × 272.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.74x = 185,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,770.75/493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.25

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