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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.82, 735.66 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.82, 735.66 and 273.96 is: 410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.82 : 735.66 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.82/735.66 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.82x = 735.66 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.82x = 201,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,541.41/490.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.62

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