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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.99, 681.70 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.99, 681.70 and 272.95 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.99 : 681.70 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.99/681.70 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.99x = 681.70 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.99x = 186,070.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,070.02/493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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