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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.08, 741.66 and 278.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.08, 741.66 and 278.00 is: 416.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.08 : 741.66 = 278.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.08/741.66 = 278.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.08x = 741.66 × 278.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.08x = 206,177.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,177.77/495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.46

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