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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.77, 742.77 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.77, 742.77 and 264.16 is: 395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.77 : 742.77 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.77/742.77 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.77x = 742.77 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.77x = 196,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,210.12/495.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.77

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