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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.57, 746.62 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.57, 746.62 and 266.45 is: 399.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.57 : 746.62 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.57/746.62 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.57x = 746.62 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.57x = 198,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,932.50/497.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.81

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