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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 740.41 and 277.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 740.41 and 277.07 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 740.41 = 277.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/740.41 = 277.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 740.41 × 277.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 205,141.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,141.00/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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