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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.61, 741.98 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.61, 741.98 and 263.44 is: 395.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.61 : 741.98 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.61/741.98 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.61x = 741.98 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.61x = 195,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,467.21/494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.19

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