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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.56, 682.48 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.56, 682.48 and 273.50 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.56 : 682.48 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.56/682.48 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.56x = 682.48 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.56x = 186,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,658.28/494.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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