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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 682.82 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 682.82 and 273.73 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 682.82 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/682.82 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 682.82 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 186,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,908.89/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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