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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.36, 735.30 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.36, 735.30 and 273.88 is: 410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.36 : 735.30 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.36/735.30 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.36x = 735.30 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.36x = 201,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,383.96/490.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.69

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