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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.26, 740.91 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.26, 740.91 and 237.62 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.26 : 740.91 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.26/740.91 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.26x = 740.91 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.26x = 176,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,055.03/494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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