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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.29, 744.84 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.29, 744.84 and 265.44 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.29 : 744.84 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.29/744.84 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.29x = 744.84 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.29x = 197,710.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,710.33/496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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