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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 681.73 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494, 681.73 and 272.96 is: 376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494 : 681.73 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494/681.73 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494x = 681.73 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494x = 186,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,085.02/494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.69

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