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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.62, 746.55 and 266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.62, 746.55 and 266.74 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.62 : 746.55 = 266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.62/746.55 = 266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.62x = 746.55 × 266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.62x = 199,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,130.35/497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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