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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.38, 742.98 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.38, 742.98 and 235.28 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.38 : 742.98 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.38/742.98 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.38x = 742.98 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.38x = 174,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,808.33/495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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