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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.55, 735.79 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.55, 735.79 and 182.35 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.55 : 735.79 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.55/735.79 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.55x = 735.79 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.55x = 134,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,167.63/490.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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