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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.73, 682.74 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.73, 682.74 and 273.69 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.73 : 682.74 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.73/682.74 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.73x = 682.74 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.73x = 186,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,857.57/494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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