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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 743.67 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 743.67 and 264.53 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 743.67 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/743.67 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 743.67 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 196,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,723.03/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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