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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.44, 734.76 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.44, 734.76 and 273.36 is: 409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.44 : 734.76 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.44/734.76 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.44x = 734.76 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.44x = 200,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,853.99/490.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.54

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