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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 681.80 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 681.80 and 273 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 681.80 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/681.80 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 681.80 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 186,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,131.40/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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