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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.68, 743.16 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.68, 743.16 and 239 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.68 : 743.16 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.68/743.16 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.68x = 743.16 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.68x = 177,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,615.24/495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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