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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.32, 744.60 and 265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.32, 744.60 and 265.44 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.32 : 744.60 = 265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.32/744.60 = 265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.32x = 744.60 × 265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.32x = 197,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,646.62/496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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