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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.54, 745.40 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.54, 745.40 and 277.83 is: 416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.54 : 745.40 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.54/745.40 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.54x = 745.40 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.54x = 207,095.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,095.18/497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.24

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