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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.29, 743.16 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.29, 743.16 and 264.12 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.29 : 743.16 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.29/743.16 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.29x = 743.16 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.29x = 196,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,283.42/495.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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