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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.71, 740.70 and 277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.71, 740.70 and 277.13 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.71 : 740.70 = 277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.71/740.70 = 277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.71x = 740.70 × 277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.71x = 205,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,266.49/493.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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