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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.77, 741.94 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.77, 741.94 and 234.71 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.77 : 741.94 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.77/741.94 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.77x = 741.94 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.77x = 174,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,140.74/494.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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