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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.33, 744.93 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.33, 744.93 and 265.41 is: 398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.33 : 744.93 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.33/744.93 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.33x = 744.93 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.33x = 197,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,711.87/496.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.35

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