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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.06, 681.79 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.06, 681.79 and 273 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.06 : 681.79 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.06/681.79 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.06x = 681.79 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.06x = 186,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,128.67/494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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