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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.10, 745.97 and 266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.10, 745.97 and 266.41 is: 398.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.10 : 745.97 = 266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.10/745.97 = 266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.10x = 745.97 × 266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.10x = 198,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,733.87/498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.98

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