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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.98, 741.51 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.98, 741.51 and 266.50 is: 399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.98 : 741.51 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.98/741.51 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.98x = 741.51 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.98x = 197,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,612.42/494.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.23

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