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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.71, 737.51 and 234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.71, 737.51 and 234.39 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.71 : 737.51 = 234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.71/737.51 = 234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.71x = 737.51 × 234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.71x = 172,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,863.80/490.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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