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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.67, 738.33 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.67, 738.33 and 273.28 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.67 : 738.33 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.67/738.33 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.67x = 738.33 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.67x = 201,770.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,770.82/492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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