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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.08, 741.06 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.08, 741.06 and 262.72 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.08 : 741.06 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.08/741.06 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.08x = 741.06 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.08x = 194,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,692.21/494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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