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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 742.20 and 275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 742.20 and 275.20 is: 413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 742.20 = 275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/742.20 = 275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 742.20 × 275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 204,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,253.44/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.13

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