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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.93, 681.62 and 272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.93, 681.62 and 272.89 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.93 : 681.62 = 272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.93/681.62 = 272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.93x = 681.62 × 272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.93x = 186,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,004.21/493.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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