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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.60, 741.87 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.60, 741.87 and 234.72 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.60 : 741.87 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.60/741.87 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.60x = 741.87 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.60x = 174,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,131.73/494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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