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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.99, 744.94 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.99, 744.94 and 266.01 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.99 : 744.94 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.99/744.94 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.99x = 744.94 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.99x = 198,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,161.49/496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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