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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.36, 682.19 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.36, 682.19 and 273.30 is: 377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.36 : 682.19 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.36/682.19 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.36x = 682.19 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.36x = 186,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,445.00/494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.15

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