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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.68, 682.62 and 273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.68, 682.62 and 273.63 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.68 : 682.62 = 273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.68/682.62 = 273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.68x = 682.62 × 273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.68x = 186,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,785.31/494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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