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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.96, 740.52 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.96, 740.52 and 233.83 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.96 : 740.52 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.96/740.52 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.96x = 740.52 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.96x = 173,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,155.79/493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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