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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 741.27 and 237.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494, 741.27 and 237.50 is: 356.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494 : 741.27 = 237.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494/741.27 = 237.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494x = 741.27 × 237.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494x = 176,051.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,051.63/494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.38

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