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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.84, 740.82 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.84, 740.82 and 277.30 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.84 : 740.82 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.84/740.82 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.84x = 740.82 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.84x = 205,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,429.39/493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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