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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.70, 682.67 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.70, 682.67 and 273.64 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.70 : 682.67 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.70/682.67 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.70x = 682.67 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.70x = 186,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,805.82/494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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