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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.58, 742.68 and 276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.58, 742.68 and 276.31 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.58 : 742.68 = 276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.58/742.68 = 276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.58x = 742.68 × 276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.58x = 205,209.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,209.91/495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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