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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.82, 682.88 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.82, 682.88 and 273.78 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.82 : 682.88 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.82/682.88 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.82x = 682.88 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.82x = 186,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,957.52/494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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