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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.60, 741.29 and 277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.60, 741.29 and 277.73 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.60 : 741.29 = 277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.60/741.29 = 277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.60x = 741.29 × 277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.60x = 205,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,874.77/494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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