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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.22, 682.01 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.22, 682.01 and 273.17 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.22 : 682.01 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.22/682.01 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.22x = 682.01 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.22x = 186,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,305.78/494.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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