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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.80, 681.48 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.80, 681.48 and 272.80 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.80 : 681.48 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.80/681.48 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.80x = 681.48 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.80x = 185,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,907.74/493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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