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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 740.44 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 740.44 and 237.04 is: 355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 740.44 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/740.44 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 740.44 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 175,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,513.90/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.64

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