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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.79, 747.26 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.79, 747.26 and 267.13 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.79 : 747.26 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.79/747.26 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.79x = 747.26 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.79x = 199,615.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,615.15/497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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