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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.67, 682.67 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.67, 682.67 and 273.62 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.67 : 682.67 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.67/682.67 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.67x = 682.67 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.67x = 186,792.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,792.17/494.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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