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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.96, 744.90 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.96, 744.90 and 277.34 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.96 : 744.90 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.96/744.90 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.96x = 744.90 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.96x = 206,590.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,590.57/496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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