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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.11, 741.71 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.11, 741.71 and 263.93 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.11 : 741.71 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.11/741.71 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.11x = 741.71 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.11x = 195,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,754.99/495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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