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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.51, 744.54 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.51, 744.54 and 265.35 is: 397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.51 : 744.54 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.51/744.54 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.51x = 744.54 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.51x = 197,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,562.36/496.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.91

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