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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 739.86 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 739.86 and 277.20 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 739.86 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/739.86 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 739.86 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 205,089.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,089.19/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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