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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.73, 742.46 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.73, 742.46 and 234.73 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.73 : 742.46 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.73/742.46 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.73x = 742.46 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.73x = 174,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,276.48/494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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