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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.25, 740.01 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.25, 740.01 and 236.75 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.25 : 740.01 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.25/740.01 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.25x = 740.01 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.25x = 175,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,197.37/493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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