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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.86, 681.51 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.86, 681.51 and 272.82 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.86 : 681.51 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.86/681.51 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.86x = 681.51 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.86x = 185,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,929.56/493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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