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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.11, 740.53 and 262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.11, 740.53 and 262.52 is: 393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.11 : 740.53 = 262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.11/740.53 = 262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.11x = 740.53 × 262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.11x = 194,403.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,403.94/494.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.44

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