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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 739.74 and 277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 739.74 and 277.16 is: 415.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 739.74 = 277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/739.74 = 277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 739.74 × 277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 205,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,026.34/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.74

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