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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.12, 740.16 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.12, 740.16 and 277.12 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.12 : 740.16 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.12/740.16 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.12x = 740.16 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.12x = 205,113.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,113.14/493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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