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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.70, 741.78 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.70, 741.78 and 263.45 is: 395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.70 : 741.78 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.70/741.78 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.70x = 741.78 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.70x = 195,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,418.23/494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.02

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