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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 742.86 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 742.86 and 264.08 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 742.86 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/742.86 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 742.86 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 196,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,174.47/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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