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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.02, 681.64 and 272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.02, 681.64 and 272.98 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.02 : 681.64 = 272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.02/681.64 = 272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.02x = 681.64 × 272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.02x = 186,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,074.09/494.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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