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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.30, 682.10 and 273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.30, 682.10 and 273.23 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.30 : 682.10 = 273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.30/682.10 = 273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.30x = 682.10 × 273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.30x = 186,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,370.18/494.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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