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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.36, 744.74 and 265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.36, 744.74 and 265.51 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.36 : 744.74 = 265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.36/744.74 = 265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.36x = 744.74 × 265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.36x = 197,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,735.92/496.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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