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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.86, 682.89 and 273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.86, 682.89 and 273.82 is: 377.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.86 : 682.89 = 273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.86/682.89 = 273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.86x = 682.89 × 273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.86x = 186,987.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,987.23/494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.86

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