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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.99, 745.92 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.99, 745.92 and 266.07 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.99 : 745.92 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.99/745.92 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.99x = 745.92 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.99x = 198,466.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,466.93/496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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