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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.99, 743.45 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.99, 743.45 and 265.01 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.99 : 743.45 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.99/743.45 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.99x = 743.45 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.99x = 197,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,016.64/495.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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