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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.44, 739.84 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.44, 739.84 and 277.18 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.44 : 739.84 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.44/739.84 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.44x = 739.84 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.44x = 205,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,068.85/493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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