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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 735.19 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 735.19 and 273.77 is: 410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 735.19 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/735.19 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 735.19 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 201,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,268.61/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.72

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