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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.70, 740.39 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.70, 740.39 and 233.43 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.70 : 740.39 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.70/740.39 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.70x = 740.39 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.70x = 172,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,828.07/493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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