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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 682.08 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 682.08 and 273.18 is: 376.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 682.08 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/682.08 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 682.08 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 186,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,330.61/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.97

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