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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.77, 740.84 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.77, 740.84 and 263.18 is: 394.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.77 : 740.84 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.77/740.84 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.77x = 740.84 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.77x = 194,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,974.27/494.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.07

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