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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.62, 737.55 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.62, 737.55 and 273.02 is: 408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.62 : 737.55 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.62/737.55 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.62x = 737.55 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.62x = 201,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,362.21/492.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.76

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