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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 682.40 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 682.40 and 273.45 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 682.40 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/682.40 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 682.40 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 186,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,602.28/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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