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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.66, 740.37 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.66, 740.37 and 233.59 is: 350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.66 : 740.37 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.66/740.37 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.66x = 740.37 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.66x = 172,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,943.55/493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.33

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