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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.06, 741.77 and 277.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.06, 741.77 and 277.79 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.06 : 741.77 = 277.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.06/741.77 = 277.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.06x = 741.77 × 277.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.06x = 206,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,054.90/494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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