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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 740.88 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 740.88 and 262.18 is: 394.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 740.88 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/740.88 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 740.88 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 194,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,243.92/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.00

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