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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.39, 743.10 and 264.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.39, 743.10 and 264.73 is: 396.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.39 : 743.10 = 264.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.39/743.10 = 264.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.39x = 743.10 × 264.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.39x = 196,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,720.86/496.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.30

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