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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.38, 741.18 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.38, 741.18 and 234.54 is: 351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.38 : 741.18 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.38/741.18 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.38x = 741.18 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.38x = 173,836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,836.36/494.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.62

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