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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.77, 740.44 and 233.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.77, 740.44 and 233.71 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.77 : 740.44 = 233.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.77/740.44 = 233.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.77x = 740.44 × 233.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.77x = 173,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,047.65/493.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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