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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.92, 741.09 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.92, 741.09 and 262.80 is: 394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.92 : 741.09 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.92/741.09 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.92x = 741.09 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.92x = 194,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,758.45/493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.31

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