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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 743.61 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 743.61 and 235.76 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 743.61 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/743.61 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 743.61 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 175,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,314.35/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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