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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.07, 681.81 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.07, 681.81 and 273.02 is: 376.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.07 : 681.81 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.07/681.81 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.07x = 681.81 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.07x = 186,144.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,144.36/494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.76

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