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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.52, 742.42 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.52, 742.42 and 264.52 is: 396.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.52 : 742.42 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.52/742.42 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.52x = 742.42 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.52x = 196,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,382.76/495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.32

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