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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 742.96 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 742.96 and 264.73 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 742.96 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/742.96 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 742.96 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 196,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,683.80/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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