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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.18, 741.63 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.18, 741.63 and 237.86 is: 356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.18 : 741.63 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.18/741.63 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.18x = 741.63 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.18x = 176,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,404.11/494.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.96

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