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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.89, 681.58 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.89, 681.58 and 272.84 is: 376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.89 : 681.58 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.89/681.58 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.89x = 681.58 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.89x = 185,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,962.85/493.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.53

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