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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.44, 743.56 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.44, 743.56 and 235.56 is: 353.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.44 : 743.56 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.44/743.56 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.44x = 743.56 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.44x = 175,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,152.99/495.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.53

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