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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.84, 682.87 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.84, 682.87 and 273.78 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.84 : 682.87 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.84/682.87 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.84x = 682.87 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.84x = 186,955.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,955.46/494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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