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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.62, 740.54 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.62, 740.54 and 275.02 is: 411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.62 : 740.54 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.62/740.54 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.62x = 740.54 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.62x = 203,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,663.31/494.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.76

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