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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.95, 681.61 and 272.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.95, 681.61 and 272.89 is: 376.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.95 : 681.61 = 272.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.95/681.61 = 272.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.95x = 681.61 × 272.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.95x = 186,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,004.55/493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.57

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