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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.75, 682.75 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.75, 682.75 and 273.69 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.75 : 682.75 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.75/682.75 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.75x = 682.75 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.75x = 186,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,861.85/494.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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