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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 743.04 and 278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 743.04 and 278.82 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 743.04 = 278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/743.04 = 278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 743.04 × 278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 207,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,174.41/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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