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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 739.77 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 739.77 and 236.50 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 739.77 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/739.77 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 739.77 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 174,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,955.61/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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