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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.96, 681.65 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.96, 681.65 and 272.93 is: 376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.96 : 681.65 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.96/681.65 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.96x = 681.65 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.96x = 186,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,041.37/493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.64

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