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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.79, 682.80 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.79, 682.80 and 273.73 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.79 : 682.80 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.79/682.80 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.79x = 682.80 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.79x = 186,901.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,901.14/494.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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