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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.16, 743.18 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.16, 743.18 and 264.24 is: 396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.16 : 743.18 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.16/743.18 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.16x = 743.18 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.16x = 196,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,377.88/495.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.59

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