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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 737.63 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 737.63 and 274.88 is: 412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 737.63 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/737.63 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 737.63 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 202,754.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,754.67/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.30

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