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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.42, 746.10 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.42, 746.10 and 266.76 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.42 : 746.10 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.42/746.10 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.42x = 746.10 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.42x = 199,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,029.64/498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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