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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.35, 682.11 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.35, 682.11 and 273.26 is: 377.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.35 : 682.11 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.35/682.11 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.35x = 682.11 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.35x = 186,393.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,393.74/494.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.05

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