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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.86, 682.90 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.86, 682.90 and 273.81 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.86 : 682.90 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.86/682.90 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.86x = 682.90 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.86x = 186,984.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,984.85/494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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