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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 681.80 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 681.80 and 273.04 is: 376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 681.80 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/681.80 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 681.80 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 186,155.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,155.60/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.81

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