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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.95, 738.72 and 273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.95, 738.72 and 273.67 is: 410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.95 : 738.72 = 273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.95/738.72 = 273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.95x = 738.72 × 273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.95x = 202,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,163.66/492.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.11

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