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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.79, 737.04 and 274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.79, 737.04 and 274.29 is: 411.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.79 : 737.04 = 274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.79/737.04 = 274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.79x = 737.04 × 274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.79x = 202,162.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,162.70/491.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.08

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