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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 743.07 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 743.07 and 235.51 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 743.07 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/743.07 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 743.07 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 175,000.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,000.42/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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