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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.54, 682.50 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.54, 682.50 and 273.53 is: 377.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.54 : 682.50 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.54/682.50 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.54x = 682.50 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.54x = 186,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,684.23/494.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.49

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