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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.14, 735.52 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.14, 735.52 and 273.86 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.14 : 735.52 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.14/735.52 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.14x = 735.52 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.14x = 201,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,429.51/490.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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