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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.44, 744.05 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.44, 744.05 and 277.05 is: 415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.44 : 744.05 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.44/744.05 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.44x = 744.05 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.44x = 206,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,142.54/496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.24

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