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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 741.22 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 741.22 and 277.63 is: 416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 741.22 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/741.22 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 741.22 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 205,782.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,782.36/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.14

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