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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 740.34 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 740.34 and 276.96 is: 414.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 740.34 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/740.34 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 740.34 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 205,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,044.57/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.73

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