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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.68, 741.06 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.68, 741.06 and 277.32 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.68 : 741.06 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.68/741.06 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.68x = 741.06 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.68x = 205,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,510.76/493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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