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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.58, 682.53 and 273.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.58, 682.53 and 273.55 is: 377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.58 : 682.53 = 273.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.58/682.53 = 273.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.58x = 682.53 × 273.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.58x = 186,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,706.55/494.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.50

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