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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 681.71 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 681.71 and 272.95 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 681.71 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/681.71 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 681.71 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 186,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,072.74/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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