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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.36, 736.08 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.36, 736.08 and 274.36 is: 411.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.36 : 736.08 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.36/736.08 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.36x = 736.08 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.36x = 201,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,950.91/490.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.84

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