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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.07, 740.84 and 237.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.07, 740.84 and 237.57 is: 356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.07 : 740.84 = 237.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.07/740.84 = 237.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.07x = 740.84 × 237.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.07x = 176,000.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,000.17/494.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.23

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