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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 735.21 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 735.21 and 273.78 is: 410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 735.21 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/735.21 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 735.21 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 201,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,285.79/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.75

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