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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 734.36 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 734.36 and 273.68 is: 410.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 734.36 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/734.36 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 734.36 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 200,979.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,979.64/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.16

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