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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.07, 681.84 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.07, 681.84 and 273.03 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.07 : 681.84 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.07/681.84 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.07x = 681.84 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.07x = 186,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,165.78/494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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