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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.42, 741.76 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.42, 741.76 and 234.40 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.42 : 741.76 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.42/741.76 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.42x = 741.76 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.42x = 173,868.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,868.54/494.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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