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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.56, 740.80 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.56, 740.80 and 266.08 is: 398.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.56 : 740.80 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.56/740.80 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.56x = 740.80 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.56x = 197,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,112.06/494.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.56

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