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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 682.24 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 682.24 and 273.32 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 682.24 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/682.24 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 682.24 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 186,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,469.84/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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