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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.24, 740.06 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.24, 740.06 and 262.38 is: 393.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.24 : 740.06 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.24/740.06 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.24x = 740.06 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.24x = 194,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,176.94/493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.68

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