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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 743.52 and 263.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 743.52 and 263.84 is: 396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 743.52 = 263.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/743.52 = 263.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 743.52 × 263.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 196,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,166.10/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.47

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