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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.57, 742.59 and 264.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.57, 742.59 and 264.49 is: 396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.57 : 742.59 = 264.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.57/742.59 = 264.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.57x = 742.59 × 264.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.57x = 196,408.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,408.61/495.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.33

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