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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.67, 738.70 and 276.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.67, 738.70 and 276.40 is: 414.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.67 : 738.70 = 276.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.67/738.70 = 276.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.67x = 738.70 × 276.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.67x = 204,176.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,176.68/492.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.43

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