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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 743.82 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 743.82 and 279.37 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 743.82 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/743.82 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 743.82 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 207,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,800.99/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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