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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.58, 740.38 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.58, 740.38 and 276.68 is: 415.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.58 : 740.38 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.58/740.38 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.58x = 740.38 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.58x = 204,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,848.34/493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.03

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