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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.21, 746.33 and 266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.21, 746.33 and 266.04 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.21 : 746.33 = 266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.21/746.33 = 266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.21x = 746.33 × 266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.21x = 198,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,552.30/497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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