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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.28, 738.72 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.28, 738.72 and 273.07 is: 409.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.28 : 738.72 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.28/738.72 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.28x = 738.72 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.28x = 201,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,723.19/492.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.78

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