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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.91, 742.50 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.91, 742.50 and 263.79 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.91 : 742.50 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.91/742.50 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.91x = 742.50 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.91x = 195,864.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,864.08/494.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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