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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.27, 682.09 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.27, 682.09 and 273.24 is: 377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.27 : 682.09 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.27/682.09 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.27x = 682.09 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.27x = 186,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,374.27/494.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.07

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