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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.14, 681.84 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.14, 681.84 and 273.10 is: 376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.14 : 681.84 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.14/681.84 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.14x = 681.84 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.14x = 186,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,210.50/494.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.84

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