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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 739.79 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 739.79 and 273.66 is: 410.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 739.79 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/739.79 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 739.79 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 202,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,450.93/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.65

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