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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 682.21 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 682.21 and 273.32 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 682.21 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/682.21 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 682.21 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 186,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,461.64/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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