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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.36, 741.53 and 277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.36, 741.53 and 277.82 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.36 : 741.53 = 277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.36/741.53 = 277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.36x = 741.53 × 277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.36x = 206,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,008.85/494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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