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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 682.77 and 273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 682.77 and 273.71 is: 377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 682.77 = 273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/682.77 = 273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 682.77 × 273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 186,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,882.17/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.72

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