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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.67, 742.22 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.67, 742.22 and 263.50 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.67 : 742.22 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.67/742.22 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.67x = 742.22 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.67x = 195,574.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,574.97/494.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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