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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.17, 681.99 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.17, 681.99 and 273.12 is: 376.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.17 : 681.99 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.17/681.99 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.17x = 681.99 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.17x = 186,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,263.74/494.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.93

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