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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.74, 742.03 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.74, 742.03 and 182.33 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.74 : 742.03 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.74/742.03 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.74x = 742.03 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.74x = 135,289.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,289.71/494.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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