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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.53, 740.29 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.53, 740.29 and 277.26 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.53 : 740.29 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.53/740.29 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.53x = 740.29 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.53x = 205,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,249.86/493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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