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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.89, 682.98 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.89, 682.98 and 273.87 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.89 : 682.98 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.89/682.98 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.89x = 682.98 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.89x = 187,047.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,047.73/494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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