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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 741.28 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494, 741.28 and 266 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494 : 741.28 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494/741.28 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494x = 741.28 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494x = 197,180.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,180.48/494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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