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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.53, 682.46 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.53, 682.46 and 273.49 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.53 : 682.46 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.53/682.46 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.53x = 682.46 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.53x = 186,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,645.99/494.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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