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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.77, 681.38 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.77, 681.38 and 269.70 is: 372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.77 : 681.38 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.77/681.38 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.77x = 681.38 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.77x = 183,768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,768.19/493.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.17

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