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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.22, 682.03 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.22, 682.03 and 270.16 is: 372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.22 : 682.03 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.22/682.03 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.22x = 682.03 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.22x = 184,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,260.12/494.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.83

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