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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 741.15 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 741.15 and 277.02 is: 416.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 741.15 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/741.15 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 741.15 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 205,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,313.37/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.21

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