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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.05, 739.71 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.05, 739.71 and 276.78 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.05 : 739.71 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.05/739.71 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.05x = 739.71 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.05x = 204,736.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,736.93/493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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