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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.36, 741.56 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.36, 741.56 and 277.78 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.36 : 741.56 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.36/741.56 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.36x = 741.56 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.36x = 205,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,990.54/494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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