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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.63, 740.76 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.63, 740.76 and 277.36 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.63 : 740.76 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.63/740.76 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.63x = 740.76 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.63x = 205,457.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,457.19/493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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