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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.83, 682.86 and 273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.83, 682.86 and 273.79 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.83 : 682.86 = 273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.83/682.86 = 273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.83x = 682.86 × 273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.83x = 186,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,955.80/494.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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