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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 681.91 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 681.91 and 273.07 is: 376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 681.91 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/681.91 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 681.91 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 186,209.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,209.16/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.82

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