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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.89, 682.96 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.89, 682.96 and 273.84 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.89 : 682.96 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.89/682.96 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.89x = 682.96 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.89x = 187,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,021.77/494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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