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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.13, 681.93 and 273.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.13, 681.93 and 273.09 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.13 : 681.93 = 273.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.13/681.93 = 273.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.13x = 681.93 × 273.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.13x = 186,228.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,228.26/494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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