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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.17, 740.77 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.17, 740.77 and 277.30 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.17 : 740.77 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.17/740.77 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.17x = 740.77 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.17x = 205,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,415.52/494.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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