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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 735.84 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 735.84 and 273.96 is: 410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 735.84 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/735.84 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 735.84 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 201,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,590.73/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.24

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