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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.93, 682.99 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.93, 682.99 and 273.87 is: 377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.93 : 682.99 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.93/682.99 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.93x = 682.99 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.93x = 187,050.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,050.47/494.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.93

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