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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.56, 743.07 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.56, 743.07 and 275.85 is: 413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.56 : 743.07 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.56/743.07 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.56x = 743.07 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.56x = 204,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,975.86/495.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.63

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