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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.59, 739.96 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.59, 739.96 and 233.46 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.59 : 739.96 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.59/739.96 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.59x = 739.96 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.59x = 172,751.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,751.06/493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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