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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.84, 742.44 and 275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.84, 742.44 and 275.72 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.84 : 742.44 = 275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.84/742.44 = 275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.84x = 742.44 × 275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.84x = 204,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,705.56/494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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