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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 681.95 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 681.95 and 273.11 is: 376.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 681.95 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/681.95 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 681.95 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 186,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,246.34/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.89

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