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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.07, 681.82 and 273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.07, 681.82 and 273.01 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.07 : 681.82 = 273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.07/681.82 = 273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.07x = 681.82 × 273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.07x = 186,142.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,142.31/494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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