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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.80, 682.76 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.80, 682.76 and 273.72 is: 377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.80 : 682.76 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.80/682.76 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.80x = 682.76 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.80x = 186,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,885.07/494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.70

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