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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.15, 681.93 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.15, 681.93 and 273.13 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.15 : 681.93 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.15/681.93 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.15x = 681.93 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.15x = 186,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,253.84/494.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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