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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.85, 739.98 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.85, 739.98 and 274.28 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.85 : 739.98 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.85/739.98 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.85x = 739.98 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.85x = 202,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,961.71/493.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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