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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 743.22 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 743.22 and 264.48 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 743.22 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/743.22 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 743.22 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 196,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,565.03/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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