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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.98, 681.68 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.98, 681.68 and 272.92 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.98 : 681.68 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.98/681.68 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.98x = 681.68 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.98x = 186,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,042.06/493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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