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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.31, 740.93 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.31, 740.93 and 262.97 is: 394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.31 : 740.93 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.31/740.93 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.31x = 740.93 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.31x = 194,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,838.66/494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.17

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