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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.76, 681.38 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.76, 681.38 and 272.73 is: 376.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.76 : 681.38 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.76/681.38 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.76x = 681.38 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.76x = 185,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,831.40/493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.36

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