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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 744.03 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 744.03 and 265.35 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 744.03 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/744.03 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 744.03 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 197,428.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,428.36/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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