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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.92, 735.90 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.92, 735.90 and 274.02 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.92 : 735.90 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.92/735.90 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.92x = 735.90 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.92x = 201,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,651.32/490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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