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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.72, 736.88 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.72, 736.88 and 274.72 is: 412.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.72 : 736.88 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.72/736.88 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.72x = 736.88 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.72x = 202,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,435.67/490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.53

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