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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.76, 740.16 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.76, 740.16 and 237.12 is: 355.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.76 : 740.16 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.76/740.16 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.76x = 740.16 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.76x = 175,506.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,506.74/493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.45

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