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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.76, 740.62 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.76, 740.62 and 276.88 is: 415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.76 : 740.62 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.76/740.62 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.76x = 740.62 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.76x = 205,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,062.87/493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.31

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