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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.67, 743.28 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.67, 743.28 and 264.50 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.67 : 743.28 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.67/743.28 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.67x = 743.28 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.67x = 196,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,597.56/495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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