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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.24, 745.34 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.24, 745.34 and 277.81 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.24 : 745.34 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.24/745.34 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.24x = 745.34 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.24x = 207,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,062.91/497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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