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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495, 742.77 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495, 742.77 and 238.50 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495 : 742.77 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495/742.77 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495x = 742.77 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495x = 177,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,150.65/495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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