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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.36, 744.56 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.36, 744.56 and 265.46 is: 398.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.36 : 744.56 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.36/744.56 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.36x = 744.56 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.36x = 197,650.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,650.90/496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.20

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