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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.21, 681.97 and 273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.21, 681.97 and 273.14 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.21 : 681.97 = 273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.21/681.97 = 273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.21x = 681.97 × 273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.21x = 186,272.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,272.26/494.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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