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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.58, 735.78 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.58, 735.78 and 182.35 is: 273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.58 : 735.78 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.58/735.78 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.58x = 735.78 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.58x = 134,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,165.80/490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.49

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