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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.61, 744.81 and 265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.61, 744.81 and 265.92 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.61 : 744.81 = 265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.61/744.81 = 265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.61x = 744.81 × 265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.61x = 198,056.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,056.15/497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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