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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 741.56 and 266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 741.56 and 266.32 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 741.56 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/741.56 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 741.56 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 197,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,492.26/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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