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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.26, 738.95 and 276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.26, 738.95 and 276.99 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.26 : 738.95 = 276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.26/738.95 = 276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.26x = 738.95 × 276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.26x = 204,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,680.38/493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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