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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.28, 733.86 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.28, 733.86 and 273.20 is: 408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.28 : 733.86 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.28/733.86 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.28x = 733.86 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.28x = 200,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,490.55/490.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.93

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