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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.13, 740.24 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.13, 740.24 and 277.85 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.13 : 740.24 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.13/740.24 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.13x = 740.24 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.13x = 205,674.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,674.29/494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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