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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.84, 744.08 and 268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.84, 744.08 and 268 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.84 : 744.08 = 268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.84/744.08 = 268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.84x = 744.08 × 268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.84x = 199,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,413.44/495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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