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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.27, 744.52 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.27, 744.52 and 265.04 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.27 : 744.52 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.27/744.52 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.27x = 744.52 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.27x = 197,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,324.39/496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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