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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.62, 682.56 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.62, 682.56 and 273.56 is: 377.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.62 : 682.56 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.62/682.56 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.62x = 682.56 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.62x = 186,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,717.70/494.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.50

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