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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.69, 742.54 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.69, 742.54 and 235.34 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.69 : 742.54 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.69/742.54 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.69x = 742.54 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.69x = 174,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,749.36/495.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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