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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.79, 742.70 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.79, 742.70 and 264.36 is: 396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.79 : 742.70 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.79/742.70 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.79x = 742.70 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.79x = 196,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,343.62/495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.02

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