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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.31, 741.82 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.31, 741.82 and 234.37 is: 351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.31 : 741.82 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.31/741.82 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.31x = 741.82 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.31x = 173,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,858.39/494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.72

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