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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.61, 682.53 and 270.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.61, 682.53 and 270.53 is: 373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.61 : 682.53 = 270.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.61/682.53 = 270.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.61x = 682.53 × 270.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.61x = 184,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,644.49/494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.31

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