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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.23, 742.21 and 264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.23, 742.21 and 264.23 is: 396.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.23 : 742.21 = 264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.23/742.21 = 264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.23x = 742.21 × 264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.23x = 196,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,114.15/495.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.01

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