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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.33, 742.83 and 235.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.33, 742.83 and 235.25 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.33 : 742.83 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.33/742.83 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.33x = 742.83 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.33x = 174,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,749.49/495.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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