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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.61, 746.31 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.61, 746.31 and 266.92 is: 399.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.61 : 746.31 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.61/746.31 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.61x = 746.31 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.61x = 199,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,205.07/498.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.52

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