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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.87, 736.29 and 274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.87, 736.29 and 274.39 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.87 : 736.29 = 274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.87/736.29 = 274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.87x = 736.29 × 274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.87x = 202,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,030.61/490.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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