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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.49, 741.11 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.49, 741.11 and 233.92 is: 350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.49 : 741.11 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.49/741.11 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.49x = 741.11 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.49x = 173,355.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,355.58/494.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.57

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