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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.26, 746.08 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.26, 746.08 and 266.14 is: 399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.26 : 746.08 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.26/746.08 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.26x = 746.08 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.26x = 198,561.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,561.73/497.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.31

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