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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.24, 740.88 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.24, 740.88 and 237.44 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.24 : 740.88 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.24/740.88 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.24x = 740.88 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.24x = 175,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,914.55/494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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