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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 682.38 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 682.38 and 273.44 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 682.38 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/682.38 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 682.38 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 186,586.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,586.58/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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