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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 743.62 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 743.62 and 264.73 is: 396.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 743.62 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/743.62 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 743.62 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 196,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,855.34/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.98

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