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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.83, 742.06 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.83, 742.06 and 182.39 is: 273.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.83 : 742.06 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.83/742.06 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.83x = 742.06 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.83x = 135,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,344.32/494.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.52

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