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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.57, 743.19 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.57, 743.19 and 235.41 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.57 : 743.19 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.57/743.19 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.57x = 743.19 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.57x = 174,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,954.36/495.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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