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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.84, 742.19 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.84, 742.19 and 272.54 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.84 : 742.19 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.84/742.19 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.84x = 742.19 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.84x = 202,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,276.46/494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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