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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.81, 681.45 and 272.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.81, 681.45 and 272.76 is: 376.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.81 : 681.45 = 272.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.81/681.45 = 272.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.81x = 681.45 × 272.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.81x = 185,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,872.30/493.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.40

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