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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.85, 739.35 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.85, 739.35 and 277.04 is: 414.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.85 : 739.35 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.85/739.35 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.85x = 739.35 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.85x = 204,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,825.83/493.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.76

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