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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.35, 743.88 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.35, 743.88 and 265.08 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.35 : 743.88 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.35/743.88 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.35x = 743.88 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.35x = 197,187.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,187.71/496.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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