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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.69, 682.62 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.69, 682.62 and 273.62 is: 377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.69 : 682.62 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.69/682.62 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.69x = 682.62 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.69x = 186,775.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,775.07/494.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.56

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