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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.90, 740.55 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.90, 740.55 and 233.55 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.90 : 740.55 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.90/740.55 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.90x = 740.55 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.90x = 172,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,955.45/493.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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