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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.45, 682.32 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.45, 682.32 and 273.40 is: 377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.45 : 682.32 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.45/682.32 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.45x = 682.32 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.45x = 186,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,542.88/494.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.27

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