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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.44, 682.34 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.44, 682.34 and 273.39 is: 377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.44 : 682.34 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.44/682.34 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.44x = 682.34 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.44x = 186,544.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,544.85/494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.28

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