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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 734.90 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 734.90 and 274.88 is: 411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 734.90 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/734.90 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 734.90 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 202,009.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,009.31/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.29

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