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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 740.04 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 740.04 and 262.10 is: 393.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 740.04 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/740.04 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 740.04 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 193,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,960.78/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.21

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