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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.54, 736 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.54, 736 and 274.28 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.54 : 736 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.54/736 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.54x = 736 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.54x = 201,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,870.08/490.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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