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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.92, 744.57 and 265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.92, 744.57 and 265.57 is: 397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.92 : 744.57 = 265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.92/744.57 = 265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.92x = 744.57 × 265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.92x = 197,735.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,735.45/496.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.92

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