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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.29, 743.96 and 264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.29, 743.96 and 264.63 is: 396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.29 : 743.96 = 264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.29/743.96 = 264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.29x = 743.96 × 264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.29x = 196,872.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,872.81/496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.69

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