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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.09, 734.18 and 273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.09, 734.18 and 273.01 is: 408.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.09 : 734.18 = 273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.09/734.18 = 273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.09x = 734.18 × 273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.09x = 200,435.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,435.28/490.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.98

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