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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.98, 681.69 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.98, 681.69 and 272.93 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.98 : 681.69 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.98/681.69 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.98x = 681.69 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.98x = 186,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,057.02/493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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