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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.58, 682.51 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.58, 682.51 and 273.51 is: 377.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.58 : 682.51 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.58/682.51 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.58x = 682.51 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.58x = 186,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,673.31/494.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.44

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