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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 743.13 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 743.13 and 235.29 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 743.13 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/743.13 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 743.13 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 174,851.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,851.06/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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