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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.12, 740.18 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.12, 740.18 and 233.78 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.12 : 740.18 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.12/740.18 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.12x = 740.18 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.12x = 173,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,036.16/494.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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