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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 741.66 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 741.66 and 263.12 is: 394.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 741.66 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/741.66 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 741.66 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 195,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,145.58/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.80

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