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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.07, 743.06 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.07, 743.06 and 264.15 is: 396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.07 : 743.06 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.07/743.06 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.07x = 743.06 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.07x = 196,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,279.30/495.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.47

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