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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 682.28 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 682.28 and 273.35 is: 377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 682.28 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/682.28 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 682.28 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 186,498.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,498.17/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.22

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