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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.49, 738.78 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.49, 738.78 and 277.45 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.49 : 738.78 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.49/738.78 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.49x = 738.78 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.49x = 204,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,974.51/492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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