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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.45, 682.35 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.45, 682.35 and 270.40 is: 373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.45 : 682.35 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.45/682.35 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.45x = 682.35 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.45x = 184,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,507.44/494.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.16

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