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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.34, 682.18 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.34, 682.18 and 273.29 is: 377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.34 : 682.18 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.34/682.18 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.34x = 682.18 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.34x = 186,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,435.87/494.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.14

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