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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 742.68 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 742.68 and 235.40 is: 352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 742.68 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/742.68 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 742.68 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 174,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,828.73/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.96

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