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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.55, 741.24 and 234.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.55, 741.24 and 234.62 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.55 : 741.24 = 234.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.55/741.24 = 234.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.55x = 741.24 × 234.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.55x = 173,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,906.02/494.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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