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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.36, 741.26 and 262.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.36, 741.26 and 262.66 is: 393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.36 : 741.26 = 262.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.36/741.26 = 262.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.36x = 741.26 × 262.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.36x = 194,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,699.35/494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.84

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