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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.95, 740.40 and 274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.95, 740.40 and 274.34 is: 411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.95 : 740.40 = 274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.95/740.40 = 274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.95x = 740.40 × 274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.95x = 203,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,117.63/493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.21

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