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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.47, 740.48 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.47, 740.48 and 277.07 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.47 : 740.48 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.47/740.48 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.47x = 740.48 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.47x = 205,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,159.71/493.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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